ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

The Academy Charter School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principle of providing a rigorous academic environment, the school emphasizes a traditional, content-rich curriculum. It is well-regarded for its structured approach to learning, which prioritizes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, literature, and history—while encouraging the development of strong study habits and personal responsibility in its student body.

Beyond its academic focus, the school cultivates a close-knit community atmosphere that encourages active parental involvement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a clear set of behavioral and academic expectations, Academy Charter School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Its mission is centered on empowering students to achieve their highest potential through a combination of classical instruction, character development, and a supportive, collaborative school culture.

1551 PRAIRIE HAWK DRIVE
CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104-7900
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ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in CASTLE ROCK, CO with about 767 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Total Students:
767
Teachers:
36.84
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 767 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.2%
Hispanic/Latino
10.3%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian
2.2%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
53.7%
Male
46.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.